Pappas Auto opens new dealership

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 17:12

Pappas Auto Magyarország has established a new HUF 100 million (€380,843) car dealership in Debrecen to serve the market of eastern Hungary, Pappas Auto managing director Friedrich Lixl said on Wednesday.

Lixl said that following last year's difficulties, he expects Hungary's car market to stabilize this year and to subsequently recover, both in terms car and utility-vehicle sales, Lixl said. (MTI-ECONEWS)

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